When their wicked stepmother strands them in the Magic Forest, things look Grimm for little Hansel and Gretel. On their enchanted odyssey, they encounter everything from a scatter-brained Sandman and a bumbling Boogeyman to a wonderfully Wicked Witch who really likes kids - well-done!
Kids rule; stepmothers, witches, and boogeymen drool (quite literally) in this saucy retelling of the classic Grimm's fairy tale. It's night and the kids are in bed, afraid of the dark. Searching for a favorite bedtime story, their modern-day dad--apparently widowed--finds a mysterious volume, dusts it off, and begins to read aloud. Ironically, this 90-minute tale is anything but soothing. Edgy characters abound, from the ax-wielding stepmother (played by Delta Burke with Miss Piggy flair), to a gun-toting wood fairie and a wicked witch (Lynn Redgrave) who nips from the bottle. Thanks to a rather effeminate Sandman (Howie Mandel channeling interior designer Christopher Lowell), the journey takes many wacky turns but ends on a happy note. Add to this wicked brew several spoonfuls of TV references and potty humor, and the result is a show that 8- to 12-year-olds will lap up. --Liane Thomas

Customer Rating:
Summary: Quite possibly the worst film ever made
Comment: How this has received such good reviews here is unfathomable. This is an execrable, painfully unfunny film. Don't waste your time.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: ONE OF MY FAVORITES!!!!
Comment: This is the movie I watch when I need a laugh with no strings attached. I bought my first copy years ago not knowing what to expect and was pleasantly surprised by the modern twists and the unexpected turns. There was just enough of the original story line to keep me on track without boring me. I've gone through four copies only because I lend it to friends (all were single and childless also) who understandably adds it to their collection. Each person had his/her own favorite line but we laugh at the others when we compared notes. I RECOMMEND THIS MOVIE ONLY IF YOU WANT TO BE ENTERTAINED WITHOUT HAVING TO THINK.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: OH WELL.....
Comment: Hansel & Gretel was o.k., but I like the Cannon Movie Tales one better. It kind of dragged on and on and on with Howie Mandel, even though I've always loved him-especially in Little Monsters. If given the opportunity to preview it before purchasing, I would have passed on the purchase and bought another movie that I truly like better. valilly

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Pure Snoozefest
Comment: This is one of the all time worst movies, although Material Girls will forever hold the title of Worst Movie Ever. But Hansel & Gretel makes a valiant attempt at capturing that title.

The only reason to actually buy this movie is if you're collecting Daokta Fanning, and she's the film's one redeeming quality. Unfortunately, her role is very small.

If you suffer from insomnia, Hansel & Gretel is the cure you've been looking for.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Hansel & Gretel
Comment: I really enjoyed this movie, while Howey has changed much from his older comedy routines he is still funny and the rest of the actors add some spice to this satire of an old time classic for the whole family - and that Wood Fairy, WOWZERS!
If you like this one too then you might also be interested in Howey Mandel's "Walk Like A Man", another old time favorite of mine (when Howey had hair!)

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